Watson Sherwood Carter

August 10, 2007

COBBS CREEK — Mr. Watson Sherwood Carter, 78, was called to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007.

He was fondly known as "Shack" and was a longtime resident of Mathews, Va. He attended Blakes Elementary School and Thomas Hunter High School. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Shack was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 8252, Gloucester, Va. He retired from Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company after 35 years of service. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

"Shack" was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Virginia Carter; brother, William Carter; and sister, Elizabeth Edney.

The visitation with the family will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at Howard Funeral Home, Gloucester, Va. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, Va., the Rev. Eric L. Robinson, Eulogist. A viewing will be one hour prior to the celebration.